The Cardinals' line has given up 35 sacks in seven games, including 29 in the the last four, and is on pace for 80 sacks -- the second-most in NFL history. Niners coach Jim Harbaugh was delicate when asked about the Cardinals' protection issues

"It's a challenge for everybody," Harbaugh said, via the San Francisco Chronicle. "In this league, call it a struggle, call it a challenge. Every single week, that's a challenge and an opportunity for both teams."

Some teams are more "challenged" than others. ESPN analyst Jon Gruden wasn't as kind with his evaluation.